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40 questions worth 1 point each Questions 11-20 are tie-breakers Top 8 teams qualify for the nals

The opening three words of the preamble to the constitution of India form the title of a popular TV talk show. What are the words?

This product, launched by Sony in 1998, was a portable storage device that could be attached to a personal computer easily. The brand name has now become a generic term used to describe all such products. What was the brand name?

The actress Manorama has acted with ve Chief Ministers during her career. In 1955-56, she acted with C. Annadurai in the play Sivaji Kanda Hindu Samrajyam. She then went on to work with M. Karunanidhi in his play Udhaya Suriyan and did several lms with M.G.R. and Jayalalithaa. Who was the fth Chief Minister she acted with?

Genentech Inc. is the worlds rst biotechnology company, founded in 1976 by a venture capitalist Robert Swanson and a biochemist Herbert Boyer. What was its ticker symbol on the NYSE?
Note: It was acquired by Roche Ltd. in March. So, it now trades under the Roches ticker ROC.

The Polish biochemist Kazimerz Funk is generally considered to be the rst person to formulate the concept behind this set of organic compounds. He called them vital amines because he believed that they always contained an amine (nitrogen) group. Later, when it was found that this was not true, the name was slightly modied. What is the new name?

This is a stanza of a 17th century poem by the Afghan poet Saib-e-Tabrezi, written in praise of Kabul: Every street of Kabul is enthralling to the eye, Through the bazaars, caravans of Egypt pass One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs, And ___ ___ ___ ___ that hide behind her walls Which 2007 novel gets its name from the blanked out words in the last line?

The name of this product/service was selected because it was onomatopoeic. The word typically represents a sound of arrival or conclusion, such as the sound made when an elevator arrives. The company felt that it was memorable, short, easy to spell, and that it would remind people of the sound made during the moment of discovery and decision making. What is the name?

What common word originates from the fact that ancient Greek poetry was usually recited with the music of the lyre?

In the mammoth 11,000 page charge-sheet led against him by the police, he was booked under various acts including the Railway Act, because he had entered railway station premises without a valid train or platform ticket. Who?

Just like the English word blacksmith has given rise to the common surname Smith, the Italian word for blacksmiths is a fairly common surname among Italians. What is the name?
10

Maximilian Bircher-Benner was a Swiss physician and a pioneer in nutritional research. In 1900, at his Zrich hospital, he went against the accepted thought of cooked food being the healthiest to introduce a meal of raw oats, nuts and apples for his patients. This preparation was inspired by a dish that he had been served while on a hike in the Swiss Alps. Which common preparation are we talking about?
11

In the 15th century, a village was established on the bank of the River Ghaghra and occupied by the local Bhanjara community. The people made a wall of yellow mud around their village in order to secure their homes from wild animals, as the area was in the midst of a forest. The village thus derived its name from the local term for a yellow wall. This name was later adopted by the nearest town/city. Which town?
12

His highly successful 1988 autobiography was published by Doubleday in secret because of the massive public interest in his life. Relatives of the companys employees were hired as couriers, to deliver portions of the book from the companys head ofce to the printing plant in Pennsylvania and manuscripts were kept under lock and key. The book was referred to using the code name Neil Armstrong. Whose autobiography?
13

One of the most famous couples in Indian history, the names by which they are popularly known mean Conqueror of the World and Light Of the World respectively, in their native language. Who are we talking about?
14

While tailoring this item of clothing, the cloth is always cut longer than the leg and nished with a tight t at the ankle. When the wearer is seated, the extra cloth makes it possible to bend the legs and sit comfortably. The excess material falls into folds and looks like a set of bangles resting on the ankle. The item gets its name from this fact. What are we talking about?
15

What name did the media give to the 2009 civil unrest and subsequent anti-government riots in Moldova, because of the way the protestors had spread the message and organized themselves?
16

The visual shows a type of small, lightly armed warship, used mostly for coastal patrol, ghting minor battles, and supporting larger warships. It was mainly known for its maneuverability and speed, and because of this, its name was used by General Motors for one of its most famous and successful sports cars. What is the name?
17
17

On the ofcial posters for this 2008 lm, the title and names of the actors were printed in mirror writing as a nod to the lms plot. Which lm?
18

What was promoted through this advertisement? Who is the advertiser?
19
19

Which popular childrens story is this cartoon lm based on? And what is the name of the person voicing the lead character?
20
20

Muhammad Shah, 18th century Mughal emperor, once had to travel on an expedition and needed an auspicious time to do so. However, the Hindu and the Muslim astrologers in his court were embroiled in an argument over certain planetary positions. To solve this heated debate, one of the emperors Hindu allies suggested the creation of something that gets its name from the words for instrument and formula in Sanskrit. What, and where would you nd it?
21

Bill Frindall, a famous British cricket statistician, used to famously boast that he was born on the rst day of the longest test match ever played the timeless test played over ten days between England and South Africa in 1939. So, it was quite ironic that his funeral took place on the same day as the shortest test match ever, which lasted a mere ten balls. Which two teams were involved?
22

Asm allh al-usn, or The 99 Most Beautiful Names of God are the names by which Muslims regard God (Allah), with each name representing a specic attribute. These 99 names are always listed in a certain order and the rst name on the list means merciful. This name was chosen by a famous person when he converted to Islam. What is the name?
23

Members of this species of sh have snouts to suck up food and a coronet on their heads that is distinct for each individual, much like a human ngerprint. They are unique in the animal world because it is the male who becomes pregnant and gives birth to live young that are almost fully developed. Which creature are we talking about?
24

Which popular sweet in the Indian subcontinent gets its name from the fact that it is similar to ice in appearance?
25

The U.S. and India are accepted as having the worlds two largest lm industries, referred to as Hollywood and Bollywood respectively. The third largest lm industry is termed Nollywood. Which country does it belong to?
26

This symbol is called the Jora Ghaas Phool and symbolizes the down-trodden grass-root owers. It was created by the founder of a political party and the Election Commission has allocated this symbol exclusively for the use of the party during elections. Which party?
27

According to legend, there was a ruler who once went on a hunting expedition. After a long day, he felt remorse as he realized the futility of hunting. His minister suggested that he take to singing instead and spreading the message of peace as a pastime. The enthusiastic king wanted to start straightaway and the minister suggested that he use his bow and arrow to create rhythms. What is this incident considered the origin of?
28

After the announcement of this years Padma awards, this person remarked, She will become the 5th Padma Award recipient in our family. First, my father was awarded the Padma Bhushan, then the Padma Shri for me, followed again by the Padma Bhushan for me some years later, my wifes Padma Shri and now this one. This must be a record for the country. 5 Padma Awards in one family. God has been very kind to us. The people of this land have been very kind to us. Who is the speaker? Who was the recipient?
29

In the Mahabaratha, Draupadi is known widely by her patronymic surname, derived from the name of her father, King Drupad. Her actual rst name, which she shares with another character in the epic, means black or dark. What is the name?
30

Niccolo De Conti was a merchant explorer from Venice who visited India in the early 15th century. While here, he encountered a language in which all native words ended in vowel sounds, a quality found in Italian as well. As a result, he called this language the Italian of the East. Which language are we talking about?
31

The Outrigger Canoe Club, on Waikiki beach in Hawaii, is credited with having invented this sport in 1915. The club still hosts many tournaments in the sport, including a state championship named after Duke Kahanamoku, the clubs most famous member. Which sport are we talking about?
32

The uniforms of the Swiss Guard, sworn sentinels of Vatican City, were designed by Commandant Jules Repond in 1914. The works of which famed Renaissance artist did he draw inspiration from?
33
33

According to him, he was alone in a room with a mirror when he rst sketched the title character of one of his most famous comic strips. As a result, he based the characters face on his own. Which character are we talking about?
34
34

At the entrance of which famous structure would you be able to nd this?
35

Who composed the music for this award-winning documentary lm?
36
36

Identify the male singer. Who sang the original for the 1981 lm Rocky?
37

Which family of birds does this rather astonishing specimen belong to?
38
38

Who is the playback singer?
39
39

The people in the visual are dancers and theatre actors from around Cape Town. What are their most famous roles?
40
40
Time!
Hand in your answer sheets to the volunteers!
And now for the answers...

The opening three words of the preamble to the constitution of India form the title of a popular TV talk show. What are the words?
And the answer is...
We The People

This product, launched by Sony in 1998, was a portable storage device that could be attached to a personal computer easily. The brand name has now become a generic term used to describe all such products. What was the brand name?
Memory Stick

The actress Manorama has acted with ve Chief Ministers during her career. In 1955-56, she acted with C. Annadurai in the play Sivaji Kanda Hindu Samrajyam. She then went on to work with M. Karunanidhi in his play Udhaya Suriyan and did several lms with M.G.R. and Jayalalithaa. Who was the fth Chief Minister she acted with?
N.T. Ramarao

Genentech Inc. is the worlds rst biotechnology company, founded in 1976 by a venture capitalist Robert Swanson and a biochemist Herbert Boyer. What was its ticker symbol on the NYSE?
Note: It was acquired by Roche Ltd. in March. So, it now trades under the Roches ticker ROC.
DNA

The Polish biochemist Kazimerz Funk is generally considered to be the rst person to formulate the concept behind this set of organic compounds. He called them vital amines because he believed that they always contained an amine (nitrogen) group. Later, when it was found that this was not true, the name was slightly modied. What is the new name?
Vitamins

This is a stanza of a 17th century poem by the Afghan poet Saib-e-Tabrezi, written in praise of Kabul: Every street of Kabul is enthralling to the eye, Through the bazaars, caravans of Egypt pass One could not count the moons that shimmer on her roofs, And ___ ___ ___ ___ that hide behind her walls Which 2007 novel gets its name from the blanked out words in the last line?
A Thousand Splendid Suns

The name of this product/service was selected because it was onomatopoeic. The word typically represents a sound of arrival or conclusion, such as the sound made when an elevator arrives. The company felt that it was memorable, short, easy to spell, and that it would remind people of the sound made during the moment of discovery and decision making. What is the name?
Bing

What common word originates from the fact that ancient Greek poetry was usually recited with the music of the lyre?
Lyrics

In the mammoth 11,000 page charge-sheet led against him by the police, he was booked under various acts including the Railway Act, because he had entered railway station premises without a valid train or platform ticket. Who?
Ajmal Kasab

Just like the English word blacksmith has given rise to the common surname Smith, the Italian word for blacksmiths is a fairly common surname among Italians. What is the name?
10
Ferrari
10

Maximilian Bircher-Benner was a Swiss physician and a pioneer in nutritional research. In 1900, at his Zrich hospital, he went against the accepted thought of cooked food being the healthiest to introduce a meal of raw oats, nuts and apples for his patients. This preparation was inspired by a dish that he had been served while on a hike in the Swiss Alps. Which common preparation are we talking about?
11
Muesli
11

In the 15th century, a village was established on the bank of the River Ghaghra and occupied by the local Bhanjara community. The people made a wall of yellow mud around their village in order to secure their homes from wild animals, as the area was in the midst of a forest. The village thus derived its name from the local term for a yellow wall. This name was later adopted by the nearest town/city. Which town?
12
Pilibhit
12

His highly successful 1988 autobiography was published by Doubleday in secret because of the massive public interest in his life. Relatives of the companys employees were hired as couriers, to deliver portions of the book from the companys head ofce to the printing plant in Pennsylvania and manuscripts were kept under lock and key. The book was referred to using the code name Neil Armstrong. Whose autobiography?
13
Michael Jackson
13

One of the most famous couples in Indian history, the names by which they are popularly known mean Conqueror of the World and Light Of the World respectively, in their native language. Who are we talking about?
14
Jahangir & Nurjahan
14

While tailoring this item of clothing, the cloth is always cut longer than the leg and nished with a tight t at the ankle. When the wearer is seated, the extra cloth makes it possible to bend the legs and sit comfortably. The excess material falls into folds and looks like a set of bangles resting on the ankle. The item gets its name from this fact. What are we talking about?
15
Churidar
15

What name did the media give to the 2009 civil unrest and subsequent anti-government riots in Moldova, because of the way the protestors had spread the message and organized themselves?
16
Twitter Revolution
16

The visual shows a type of small, lightly armed warship, used mostly for coastal patrol, ghting minor battles, and supporting larger warships. It was mainly known for its maneuverability and speed, and because of this, its name was used by General Motors for one of its most famous and successful sports cars. What is the name?
17
17
Corvette
17

On the ofcial posters for this 2008 lm, the title and names of the actors were printed in mirror writing as a nod to the lms plot. Which lm?
18
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
18

What was promoted through this advertisement? Who is the advertiser?
19
19
Earth Hour, WWF
19

Which popular childrens story is this cartoon lm based on? And what is the name of the person voicing the lead character?
20
20
Brave Little Tailor, Walt Disney
20

Muhammad Shah, 18th century Mughal emperor, once had to travel on an expedition and needed an auspicious time to do so. However, the Hindu and the Muslim astrologers in his court were embroiled in an argument over certain planetary positions. To solve this heated debate, one of the emperors Hindu allies suggested the creation of something that gets its name from the words for instrument and formula in Sanskrit. What, and where would you nd it?
21
Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
21

Bill Frindall, a famous British cricket statistician, used to famously boast that he was born on the rst day of the longest test match ever played the timeless test played over ten days between England and South Africa in 1939. So, it was quite ironic that his funeral took place on the same day as the shortest test match ever, which lasted a mere ten balls. Which two teams were involved?
22
England and West Indies
22

Asm allh al-usn, or The 99 Most Beautiful Names of God are the names by which Muslims regard God (Allah), with each name representing a specic attribute. These 99 names are always listed in a certain order and the rst name on the list means merciful. This name was chosen by a famous person when he converted to Islam. What is the name?
23
Rahman
23

Members of this species of sh have snouts to suck up food and a coronet on their heads that is distinct for each individual, much like a human ngerprint. They are unique in the animal world because it is the male who becomes pregnant and gives birth to live young that are almost fully developed. Which creature are we talking about?
24
Seahorse
24

Which popular sweet in the Indian subcontinent gets its name from the fact that it is similar to ice in appearance?
25
Bar
25

The U.S. and India are accepted as having the worlds two largest lm industries, referred to as Hollywood and Bollywood respectively. The third largest lm industry is termed Nollywood. Which country does it belong to?
26
Nigeria
26

This symbol is called the Jora Ghaas Phool and symbolizes the down-trodden grass-root owers. It was created by the founder of a political party and the Election Commission has allocated this symbol exclusively for the use of the party during elections. Which party?
27
Trinamool Congress
27

According to legend, there was a ruler who once went on a hunting expedition. After a long day, he felt remorse as he realized the futility of hunting. His minister suggested that he take to singing instead and spreading the message of peace as a pastime. The enthusiastic king wanted to start straightaway and the minister suggested that he use a bow and arrow to create rhythms. What is this incident considered the origin of?
28
Villupaatu
28

After the announcement of this years Padma awards, this person remarked, She will become the 5th Padma Award recipient in our family. First, my father was awarded the Padma Bhushan, then the Padma Shri for me, followed again by the Padma Bhushan for me some years later, my wifes Padma Shri and now this one. This must be a record for the country. 5 Padma Awards in one family. God has been very kind to us. The people of this land have been very kind to us. Who is the speaker? Who was the recipient?
29
Amitabh and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
29

In the Mahabaratha, Draupadi is known widely by her patronymic surname, derived from the name of her father, King Drupad. Her actual rst name, which she shares with another character in the epic, means black or dark. What is the name?
30
Krishna
30

Niccolo De Conti was a merchant explorer from Venice who visited India in the early 15th century. While here, he encountered a language in which all native words ended in vowel sounds, a quality found in Italian as well. As a result, he called this language the Italian of the East. Which language are we talking about?
31
Telugu
31

The Outrigger Canoe Club, on Waikiki beach in Hawaii, is credited with having invented this sport in 1915. The club still hosts many tournaments in the sport, including a state championship named after Duke Kahanamoku, the clubs most famous member. Which sport are we talking about?
32
Beach Volleyball
32

The uniforms of the Swiss Guard, sworn sentinels of Vatican City, were designed by Commandant Jules Repond in 1914. The works of which famed Renaissance artist did he draw inspiration from?
33
33
Raphael
33

According to him, he was alone in a room with a mirror when he rst sketched the title character of one of his most famous comic strips. As a result, he based the characters face on his own. Which character are we talking about?
34
34
Mandrake
34

At the entrance of which famous structure would you be able to nd this?
35
Taipei 101
35

Who composed the music for this award-winning documentary lm?
36
36
Guitar Prasanna
36

Identify the male singer. Who sang the original for the 1981 lm Rocky?
37
Neil Nitin Mukesh & Kishore Kumar
37

Which family of birds does this rather astonishing specimen belong to?
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38
Birds of Paradise
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Who is the playback singer?
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39
Baba Sehgal
39

The people in the visual are dancers and theatre actors from around Cape Town. What are their most famous roles?
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40
Vodafone ZooZoos
40
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